Texas Bottle Bill. One way to show your support for the Texas Bottle Bill is to contact your favorite bottlers and encourage them to support deposits on their packaging. You can let them know that you will continue to buy their product, but you would like them to be conscientious of the discarded packaging. Also, to support the Texas Bottle…
12th Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards. The EPA is accepting applications for the 12th Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, which recognizes innovative projects and technology that reduces pollution and improves air quality. The applications are judged based on clean air technology, community action, education/outreach, regulatory/policy innovations, and transportation efficiency innovations. Applications must be postmarked by August 24th. To find…
Sustainable Innovation with Paul Anastas. Paul Anastas, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) and Science Advisor to the Agency, will be giving a presentation called “Sustainable  Innovation: An Effective Framework for Economic Growth”. Dr. Paul Anastas will focus on on innovation, green chemistry and sustainability. The presentation will take place at the Greater Houston Partnership offices on…